2026 GUIDE TO SUMMER PROGRAMS
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Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Usdan's Music Program features concert bands and orchestras, as well as vocal and jazz ensembles, all led by experienced educators and professional musicians and conductors. Through our Composition Program, students work with professional orchestras to bring their compositions to life. Songwriting, DJing, piano, and guitar classes also available.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS PROGRAM
Founded in 1968, Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts provides young musicians and composers the opportunity to both seriously study their craft and experience the joys of a traditional summer day camp amidst the wonders of a 140-acres campus.
LOCATION
Wheatley Heights, Long Island, New York
MUSICAL FOCUS
Classical • Jazz & Blues • Opera/Voice • Songwriting • DJing
AGE & LEVEL
Grades K-12; placement audition required for certain classes
DATES
June 29 - August 21, 2026 (closed Friday, July 3)
Date details: 8-week Session: June 29 - August 21, 2026 (closed Friday, July 3); 4-week Session A: June 29 - July 24, 2026 (closed Friday, July 3); 4-week Session B: July 27 - August 21, 2026
COST $5,600-$9,200
Cost details
Tuition Includes: classes led by highly trained professional artists and educators; low student to staff ratio of approximately 15:1; deans who are licensed educators, social workers and/or behavorial specialists; busing via central pickup; art materials / sheet music / scripts; daily ice cream treat.
STUDENTS 1,500
TEACHERS 200
Featured Teachers
Dr. Kageki Nagao, Sue Lehr, Dennis Creighton, Jeanine Nagao, Andrew Renaudo, Matthew Pellegrino
DIRECTORS
Lauren Brandt Schloss, executive director; Javan (Jay) Howard, director of education; Nicole Davidson, music department chair
HEALTH & SAFETY
If needed for Summer 2026, will this program consider safeguards as recommended by the American Camp Association? Yes
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hannah Wizenberg, camp recruitment specialist; Kathryn Appleton, director of marketing
Lauren Kinane, manager of administration
185 Colonial Springs Road
Wheatley Heights, NY 11798
United States
631-643-7900
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